The popularity of Nazare has soared in recent years thanks to the local surf culture, but it still clings strongly to its roots. Nazaré's untouched character, combined with its gorgeous coast, is what makes it such an appealing alternative to the Algarve.
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There's More to This Portuguese Town Than the World's Biggest Waves
There's little question that the Algarve region in southern Portugal is one of the country's most popular places to visit, what with its beaches and eventful coastline. Generally speaking, visitors come to the Algarve for affordable holidays by the beach and to get a taste of coastal Portuguese life. With that popularity though comes crowds and plenty of commercialised tourism. Travellers seeking these things without the hassle of crowds should instead look at Nazare on the central coast.
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